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The parish church of South Tawton, on the northern edge of Dartmoor, has taken the prize as Devon’s Best Churchyard of 2018, in a competition organised by the Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Kenn and East Budleigh were joint runners-up; Throwleigh, Ilfracombe, and Spreyton were all highly commended. The results were announced on Saturday 10 November at a ceremony in the historic Church House at South Tawton, beside the now award-winning…

Many people in our communities have or are experiencing domestic abuse. Research shows that abuse amongst those involved with the church is as prevalent as other parts of our communities and sadly, there is evidence of churches failing to respond well to victims and survivors. Synod has given a clear endorsement of our commitment to ensuring those experiencing abuse can turn to our churches and our people for support, and that we will respond well….

About two dozen Christians from across Devon gathered at St. Edward’s church, Eggbuckland, Plymouth on 24 October to share stories and experiences in becoming an Eco Church and an Eco Diocese. This is a national award promoted through conservation charity A Rocha, with 38 churches already registered in Devon and with 11 having received a bronze or silver award. Under five topics, congregations are encouraged to look at ways in which they use resources in…

Those who oppress and spread hatred cannot triumph over the souls of those who rejoice and celebrate, said the new Bishop of Crediton in her first sermon in the Diocese of Exeter. Speaking at her welcome service in Exeter Cathedral, the Rt Revd Jackie Searle said: “People need hope in our world. We need purpose, a sense of belonging, and belief in a greater power, that power we know as God. “Do not be put…

An “outstanding vicar” from the Diocese of Exeter has been appointed as the next Archdeacon of Gloucester. The Revd Preb Hilary Dawson, Rector of Holyford Mission Community based in Colyford, is to take up the role made vacant when the former archdeacon, Jackie Searle, was made Bishop of Crediton. Hilary has also been appointed a residentiary canon of Gloucester Cathedral. The news was announced by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek. Hilary…

After ten days of prayer across Devon, hundreds of people gathered at Exeter Cathedral to mark the climax of Thy Kingdom Come 2018. Watch our video of the highlights and look out for the next event in 2019!

Watch our video of just some of the events which have taken place across Devon to mark this year’s Thy Kingdom Come. Bishop Robert began TKC with songs from Sidmouth primary school’s infant choir and Bishop Nick visited Costa in Plymstock to offer prayers before taking a lesson at Plymstock school. The video will be shown at a celebration event at Exeter Cathedral this Pentecost Sunday (20 May) at 6.30pm, to which everyone is invited…

THE global Thy Kingdom Come prayer movement begins next week and there will be launch events in Devon with Bishop Robert and Bishop Nick. Bishop Robert will be in Sidmouth to listen to people and pray with them on Tuesday and Bishop Nick will be visiting Costa in Plymstock to offer prayers for people he meets, before visiting Plymstock school. Bishop Robert has made this video explaining his hopes for the ten days of prayer. More…